LWV of Florida

Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride in public water supply “You should be able to talk to folks, your doctor, your friends, your family, whatever, on any of these issues, and then make an honest judgment about what you think is best for you and your family,” ...

Florida is the second state in the country to ban fluoride from public drinking water.

Scores of dentists and dental advocacy groups warned lawmakers against banning fluoride, arguing fluoride in toothpaste is not enough to help teeth as they grow. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

The League of Women Voters of Florida and LULAC have filed a motion to intervene in a federal lawsuit to challenge Florida’s House Bill 1205, which erects major barriers to participating in the state’s citizen-led amendment process.

➡️ Press release: bit.ly/43sJcZo

The LWV of Tallahassee and our state League are grief-stricken by the tragic events that unfolded earlier today on FSU’s campus.

This act was a painful reminder of the urgent need for stronger life-saving legislation that can work to prevent gun violence.

➡️ Joint statement: bit.ly/4jDcSbF

Florida’s citizen-led amendment process has been instrumental in enacting policies that reflect the will of the people.

Senate Bill 7016 & House Bill 1205 seek to implement extreme petitioning requirements.

Join us tomorrow to STOP the ASSAULT on citizen-led change!

The Florida legislature's attack on citizen-led amendments is a cynical ploy to rig the system in favor of powerful special interests, taking away power from the people.

➡️ Urge your state representative and senator to oppose this legislation: conta.cc/4j5EEgq

Bill that adds restrictions to citizen-led amendments now headed to House floor • Florida Phoenix Gov. Ron DeSantis’ goal to make it much more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in Florida is one step closer to happening after a House committee approved a measure that woul...

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ goal to make it much more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to pass in Florida is one step closer to happening.

Tell your state representative to vote "NO" on House Bill 1205!

“We need to celebrate our ancestors’ many achievements under onerous circumstances as it inspires Black women today to stay engaged and stay the course in fighting for voting rights,” said Scoon.

Answering The Call: 15 Black Women Leading The Fight For Voting Rights Protection | Essence The Global Black Economic Forum and Election Protection are highlighting changemakers working to safeguard democracy nationwide through the "Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering the Call" campaign.

Cecile Scoon, Esq., co-president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, is featured in Essence highlighting her achievement from the Global Black Economic Forum and Election Protection as a changemaker who is working to safeguard democracy nationwide. www.essence.com/gallery/15-b...

What to know about the Feb. 28 "economic blackout" The grassroots group behind the blackout says it is about "sending a clear message: we have the power."

LWV supports the grassroots movement calling on Americans to abstain from shopping with major retailers on Feb. 28 as part of an "economic blackout."

The protest comes as many everyday Americans struggle to keep up due to high housing costs and inflation.

Proposing changes to state law regarding vote-by-mail ballots Officials say vote-by-mail requests have been decreasing.

“We’re really surprised by who doesn’t know, right, so every time we have a chance, every time we are in public, every time we have a meeting, we are saying have you renewed your vote by mail request,” said Kathy Schmitz, president of the League of Women Voters of Orange County, Florida.

“No one should be allowed to threaten others at or near a voting precinct,” Scoon & Chandler said. “The record shows that the aggressor was also shouting support for one presidential candidate when he threatened the women at the precinct. This case should never have been dismissed.”

Voting rights groups decry dropped charges against machete-wielding Donald Trump supporter ‘Leaders who promote or tolerate such scare tactics are risking the safety of our communities.’

Debbie Chandler, Esq. and Cecile M. Scoon, Esq., co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of Florida, called Williams’ actions and the State Attorney’s decision to let him off the hook “outrageous.”